Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 User manual

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
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VQT4G39
M1211KZ0
PC
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FH6
DMC-FH4
DMC-FH4
DMC-FH6
Before connecting, operating or adjusting
this product, please read the instructions
completely.
More detailed instructions on the operation of
this camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual
for advanced features (PDF format)” in the
supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products
on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your
family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on
the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of
your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera
information source.
Date of Purchase Dealer Phone No.
Dealer Purchased From Model No.
Dealer Address Serial No.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc.
of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in
the illustrations in this Owner’s Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or
broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may
infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording
of certain material may be restricted.
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers
the product you have purchased. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle
this battery.
Information for Your Safety
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
•Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this
unit.
•Use only the recommended accessories.
•Do not remove covers.
•Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
■Product identification marking
Product Location
Digital camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
■About the battery pack
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
• Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −) with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes,
wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub
the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or
dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a
long period of time with doors and windows closed.

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Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above
60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate.
■About the battery charger
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in
another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
•Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
•Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this
unit.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V
AC power supply only.
• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug
adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

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-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you
wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
■Cautions for Use
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit
may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely
affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: for dealer display purpose only). Then reinsert the battery
or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and/or sound may be adversely affected.

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Contents
Before use
Information for Your Safety .......2
Before use...................................6
Standard accessories ................7
Names and Functions of
Main Parts ...................................8
Charging the battery ................10
Inserting and removing the
card (optional)/the battery .......11
Sequence of operations...........12
Reading the Owner’s Manual
(PDF format)..............................13
Installing supplied software
(PHOTOfunSTUDIO) .................14
Specifications ...........................15
Digital Camera Accessory
System.......................................18
■Camera handling
●Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.
●The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof.
Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or
where water can come into contact with the camera.
■Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)
●
Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden
changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may
make the lens or LCD monitor dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera.
●If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two
hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding
temperature, the fogging will clear naturally.
●Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other
information for your digital camera may differ from those in the illustrations
and screens provided in this manual. When operation or other information is
more or less the same between models, DMC-FH6 is used as examples for the
instructions provided in this manual.
●The operations, procedures, or functions that differ among models are indicated
separately, together with the relevant model number.
(Example) DMC-FH6
DMC-FH4

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Standard accessories
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are
indicated as card in the text.
• Memory cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the
built-in memory when you are not using a card.
• For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera
Accessory System”.
• If any accessories are lost, customers in Canada should contact 1 800
99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining
replacement parts.
• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
• Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part
numbers are as of January 2012.
Battery pack
DMW-BCK7PP
• Charge the battery
before use.
Battery pack is indicated as
battery pack or battery in the
text.
Battery charger
DE-A91B
Battery charger is indicated as
battery charger or charger in
the text.
Hand strap
VFC4297
USB connection
cable
K1HY08YY0015
CD-ROM
VFF1014
• Software:
Use it to install the
software on your
PC.
• Owner’s Manual for
advanced features

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
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1Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp
2Flash
3Lens
4Lens barrel
5LCD monitor
6Power button
7Microphone
8Shutter button
9DMC-FH6
Zoom lever
DMC-FH4
Zoom button
10 [MODE] button
11 Hand strap eyelet
12 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
13 [/ ] (Delete/Return) button
14 [MENU/SET] button
15 Playback button
16 Cursor button
17 Tripod receptacle
18 Speaker
19 DC coupler cover
For dealer display purpose only
• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-
DCC10: for dealer display purpose only) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: for
dealer display purpose only) are used.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: for dealer
display purpose only).
20 Card/Battery door
We recommend using
the supplied hand strap
to avoid dropping the
camera.
●The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual
product.
●Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures.
●Some tripods or unipods, and some methods of holding the camera
may block the speaker, making it difficult to hear the beep, etc.

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Charging the battery
Insert the battery terminals and attach
the battery to the charger
Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards.
Connect the charger to the electrical outlet
Charging light ([CHARGE])
On: Charging in progress
(approx. 120 min. if fully depleted)
Off: Charging complete
■About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCK7PP.
•Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge
the battery and set the clock before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F
to 86 °F)).

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/
the battery
●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCK7PP).
●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this
product.
●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Turn off the power and slide
the card/battery door out ( )
before opening the door ( )
as illustrated
Insert the battery and card,
making sure that their
orientation is correct
• Battery: Insert all the way firmly until
a locking sound is heard,
and check that the lever is
hooked over the battery.
• Card: Insert all the way firmly until it
clicks.
Card
(check orientation:
terminals face LCD)
Charged battery
(check orientation)
Do not touch the terminal
■To remove
•To remove battery:
Move lever in direction of arrow.
DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4
•To remove card:
Press down in center.

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Sequence of operations
Press the Power button ( )
The clock is not set when the camera is
shipped. Set the date and time before
using the camera.
Press the shutter button ( )
and take pictures
Press halfway
(press lightly to focus)
Press fully
(press the button all the
way to record)
■Selecting the Recording Mode
Press [MODE] button to select the Recording Mode.
Taking pictures with automatic settings.
Take pictures with your own settings.
Take pictures according to scene.
Take motion pictures.
■Setting the menu
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu screen to change the recording
function, camera settings, and other settings.
■Viewing your pictures
Press the Playback button
Press to select the picture
■Deleting pictures
Press [ / ] button to delete the displayed picture
Press to select [Yes] and then press [MENU/SET]
●In this manual, the button that is used is shaded.

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Reading the Owner’s Manual
(PDF format)
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained
in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
■For Windows
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing
the Owner’s Manual (supplied)
Click the “Owner’s Manual”
Select the desired language
and then click “Owner’s
Manual” to install
To return to the install menu.
Double click the “Owner’s
Manual” shortcut icon on the
desktop
■When the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) will not open
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0
or later to browse or print the Owner’s Manual (PDF format).
Insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied),
click and then follow the messages on the screen to install.
Compatible OS: Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP2 / Windows 7
• You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can
use with your OS from the following Web Site.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/

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Installing supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO)
This software allows you to acquire pictures to the PC, and also
categorize these acquired pictures by their recording date or the model
name of the camera used.
• Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications.
Check the environment of your PC
Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 LE
OS
Windows XP (32 bit) SP3
Windows Vista (32 bit) SP2
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) and SP1
CPU
Windows XP Pentium III 500 MHz or higher
Windows Vista 800 MHz or higher
Windows 7 1 GHz or higher
Display 1024 × 768 pixels or more
(1920 × 1080 pixels or more recommended)
RAM
Windows XP 512 MB or more
Windows Vista
Windows 7 1 GB or more (32 bit)
2 GB or more (64 bit)
Free hard disk space 450 MB or more for installing software
• Refer to the Operating Instructions of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” (PDF)
for further information about the operating environment.
Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software
When you insert the supplied CD-ROM, the install menu will start.
Click on the [Applications] on the install menu
Click on the [Recommended Installation]
• Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on the
screen.
●The software compatible with your PC will be installed.
– PHOTOfunSTUDIO (Windows XP/Vista/7)
– LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7)
(This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.)
●PHOTOfunSTUDIO is not compatible with Mac.

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Specifications
Digital Camera: Information for your safety
Power Source DC 5.1 V
Power
Consumption
When recording: 1.0 W
When playing back: 0.6 W
Camera effective
pixels
14,100,000 pixels
Image sensor 1/2.33” CCD,
total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels
Primary color filter
Lens DMC-FH6
Optical 5 x zoom
f=4.3 mm to 21.5 mm
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm) /
F2.5 (Max. W) to F6.4 (Max. T)
DMC-FH4
Optical 4 x zoom
f=5.0 mm to 20.0 mm
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 112 mm) /
F3.1 (Max. W) to F6.5 (Max. T)
Image stabilizer Optical method
Focus range
Intelligent Auto /
Normal /
Motion Picture
5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide) / 1 m (3.3 feet) (Tele) to
Scene Mode There may be difference in above settings.
Shutter system Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter

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Specifications
Shutter speed 8 seconds to 1/1600th of a second
Exposure (AE) AUTO (Program AE)
Metering Mode Multi metering
LCD monitor 2.7” TFT LCD (4:3)
(Approx. 230,400 dots)
(field of view ratio about 100%)
Microphone /
Speaker
Monaural
Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB) /
SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card /
SDXC Memory Card
Recording file
format
Still picture JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system,
based on Exif 2.3 standard)
Motion pictures QuickTime Motion JPEG
(motion pictures with audio)
Interface
Digital USB 2.0 (High Speed)
Analog video NTSC Composite
Audio Audio line output (Monaural)
Terminal AV OUT / DIGITAL: Dedicated jack (8 pin)

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Dimensions DMC-FH6
Approx. 96.4 mm (W) x 55.5 mm (H) x 19.9 mm (D)
[3.8” (W) x 2.2” (H) x 0.78” (D)]
(excluding the projection part)
DMC-FH4
Approx. 97.6 mm (W) x 56.2 mm (H) x 20.8 mm (D)
[3.8” (W) x 2.2” (H) x 0.82” (D)]
(excluding the projection part)
Mass (weight) DMC-FH6
With card and battery: Approx. 119 (0.26 lb)
Excluding card and battery: Approx. 103 (0.23 lb)
DMC-FH4
With card and battery: Approx. 113 (0.25 lb)
Excluding card and battery: Approx. 96 (0.22 lb)
Operating
temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
(Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH)
Battery charger
(Panasonic DE-A91B): Information for your safety
Input ~ 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A
Output 4.2 V, 0.43 A
Equipment mobility: Movable
Battery pack (lithium-ion)
(Panasonic DMW-BCK7PP): Information for your safety
Voltage / capacity 3.6 V / 680 mAh

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Digital Camera Accessory System
Description Accessory#
Battery Pack DMW-BCK7
AV Cable DMW-AVC1
Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card
RP-SDU64GE1K
RP-SDU32GU1K
RP-SDU16GU1K
RP-SDU08GU1K
RP-SDU04GU1K
RP-SDL16GU1K
RP-SDL08GU1K
RP-SDL04GU1K
RP-SDL02GU1K
●Product numbers are correct as of January 2012. These may be
subject to change.
●Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries.
Consult your local dealer.

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• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license
therefrom.
• Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Windows and Windows Vista are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
• This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware
Corporation. DynaFont is a registered trademark of
DynaComware Taiwan Inc.
• Other names, company names, and product names
printed in these instructions are trademarks or
registered trademarks of the companies concerned.
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive,
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3
[phone]
www.panasonic.ca
© Panasonic Corporation 2012
Printed in China